Lives: FavershamAge: 46Career: Born in Canterbury, he left Chartham Secondary School at the age of 17 and studied catering at Canterbury College. His first job was as front of house staff for the House of Commons restaurant. He then went to work for a four star hotel in Reims, France, gaining experience in the restaurant and front of house.

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The Bell Hotel is a majestic, traditional hotel overlooking the River Stour. With Tudor origins, the hotel retains many period features from over the years, while modern touches and delicate updates give the hotel a truly chic, high quality finish.